Friday Lineup Card: Streaky J.P. For Me?

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Chris Dickerson, OF, CLE (Knee) – Left Thursday’s game due to discomfort.Cliff Lee, SP, PHI (Elbow) – Left Thursday’s game after suffering an elbow injury.Yasmani Grandal, C, SD (Knee) – Was a late scratch from Thursday’s lineup due to inflammation.Shane Victorino, OF, BOS (Back) – Expected to miss a decent length of time due to the injury.Marwin Gonzalez, SS, HOU (Hamstring) – Did not start on Thursday.Chris Davis, 1B, BAL (Illness) – Did not play on Thursday.Josh Rutledge, 2B, COL (Illness) – Did not play on Thursday.Nick Tepesch, SP, TEX (Knee) – Expected to throw a bullpen session over the weekend.

Players on the DL

Starling Marte, OF, PIT (Concussion) – Expected to start a rehab stint on Saturday.Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS (Finger) – Expected to be called up on Friday coming off the DL.Ricky Nolasco, SP MIN (Elbow) – Will throw a bullpen session on Saturday.Brian Dozier, 2B, MIN (Thumb) – Missed Thursday’s game.Jurickson Profar, 2B, TEX (Shoulder) – Expected to be ready for Arizona Fall League play.C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA (Ankle) – Expected to be activated on Saturday to start against the Rays.Matt Cain, SP, SF (Elbow) – No major structural damage, according to Dr. James Andrews.Tanner Scheppers, SP, TEX (Elbow) – Not expected to pitch again this season.Alexi Ogando, SP, TEX (Elbow) – Not expected to pitch again this season.Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, TEX (Back) – Has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.Felix Doubront, SP, CHC (Calf) – Placed on the 15-day DL.Jason Vargas, SP, KC (Appendix) – Expected to start Saturday against the Athletics.Jonny Venters, RP, ATL (Elbow) – Not expected to return this season.Dan Johnson, DH, TOR (Hamstring) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.Tyler Thornburg, SP, MIL (Elbow) – Was transferred to the 60-day DL.Neil Ramirez, RP, CHC (Triceps) – Will start rehab assignment on Friday.Derek Holland, SP, TEX (Knee) – Expected to make another rehab start on Monday after a solid outing on Wednesday.Andy Dirks, OF, DET (Back) – Will restart his rehab assignment on Friday after being shut down for a week.

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Cleveland Indians – Cody Allen isn’t a household name as far as saves go but the Indian’s closer hasn’t given up a run since June 21, while striking out 59 hitters in 45 innings overall this season. I’ll take that any day on my roster even if the saves come in sporadically due to opportunites.

Toronto Blue Jays – I’m sure that Casey Janssen’s job is safe, but it’s worth noting that he’s been hitting a rough patch of late where hitters are tagging him pretty hard. Over Janssen’s last six appearances dating back to June 20, he has given up six runs in 5.1 innings pitched while only striking out two hitters in the process. The wacky thing about those appearances? Janssen has managed to lock down three saves in the process. Keep an eye on him and snag Aaron Loup if you’re looking to protect Janssen.

J.P. Arencibia, C/1B, TEX – I know what you’re thinking. You think I’m overreacting to Arencibia’s monster output on Tuesday against the Yankees where he went 4-for-5 with two homers and seven RBI on the night, right? Well, maybe a bit; however, the issue to consider here with Arencibia is that he has massive power potential even at the suffering of a consistent and steady batting average. He is also very streaky, which normally doesn’t bode well for us fantasy owners who rely upon consistent production. Still, Arencibia is an intriguing pick-up since it seems the Rangers are intent on playing him every day as their first baseman for the remainder of the 2014 season. The added playing time, along with Arencibia’s turnaround at AAA- Round Rock (.320/.542/.862, 14 HR, 31 R and 41 RBI in only 190 AB), makes him worth taking a chance on, even if it’s just for the short term while you’re waiting for your regular catcher or corner infielder to return from injury.